Convert 0.006 to a Fraction
In this article, we will learn how to convert the decimal number 0.006 to a fraction.
What is a Fraction?
A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). The numerator tells us how many equal parts we have, and the denominator tells us how many parts the whole is divided into.
Converting 0.006 to a Fraction
To convert 0.006 to a fraction, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value as the decimal number.
Step 1: Divide by the Denominator
We can start by dividing 0.006 by the denominator, which is 1. This will give us:
0.006 ÷ 1 = 0.006
Step 2: Find the Equivalent Fraction
Since 0.006 is a decimal number, we need to find the equivalent fraction that has the same value. To do this, we can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by a power of 10 (in this case, 1000) to get rid of the decimal places:
0.006 × 1000 = 6 1 × 1000 = 1000
So, the equivalent fraction is:
6/1000
Simplifying the Fraction
We can simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 6 and 1000 is 2, so we can divide both numbers by 2:
6 ÷ 2 = 3 1000 ÷ 2 = 500
The simplified fraction is:
3/500
Therefore, the decimal number 0.006 is equal to the fraction 3/500.
